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Peer reviewedGormally, Jim; Rardin, David – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1981
Compared behavioral counseling with nutrition education. Initial weight losses were similar. Behavioral participants consumed fewer calories but often used diets that were nutritionally unsound. Behavioral treatment appears best for moderate obesity, but procedures are needed for nutrition education, promoting fitness, and teaching independent…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
